Presenter: “Arena-Entertainment TIF: Community Guide,” Mutual Aid Fair, Norman, OK, December 8, 2024.
Presenter: “What is Tax Increment Financing?” Community Conversation, Red Dirt Collective, Norman, OK, October 7, 2024
Presenter: “Arena TIF Overview,” Women In Action For All Norman, Norman, OK, September 7, 2024.
Presenter: “A Solution looking for a problem? UNP Arena/Entertainment Districts (& lots of housing, too) “ St. Stephen’s Sunday School, March 10, 2024.
Presenter: “A Solution looking for a problem? UNP Arena/Entertainment Districts (& lots of housing, too)“ Cornbread and Beans, Feb 9, 2024.
Presenter: “City of Norman 2023-2024 Budget Highlights,” Women in Action for All, April 24, 2023.
Presenter: “City of Norman Water Rate Increase Election, June 13, 2023,” Cornbread and Beans Series, Cleveland County Democratic Party, April 4, 2023.
Presenter: “Water connection fees, user rates: Paying for upgrades and growth,” Women in Action for All meeting, Norman, Oklahoma (via zoom), December 8, 2021
Presenter: “What the community needs to hear about City Policy,” Women in Action for All meeting, Norman, Oklahoma, March 2021
Presenter: “Tax Increment Finance (TIF) and School Funding,” Education Funding Conference, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, March 2019.
Moderator, “State of Oklahoma Budget Session”, Oklahoma Policy Institute Summer Policy Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 2019.
Panelist, “Impact of Contraception on Female Labor Force Participation,” St. Thomas Moore University Parish, Norman, OK, June 20, 2018.
“Community Guide: University North Park Master Plan,” Community Study Session, Norman, OK, June 5, 2018.
“Capital Costs & Growth in Norman: Behind the Curve,” Cleveland County Democrats Cornbread and Beans series, Norman, OK, December 8, 2017.
“Tax Increment Financing Basics,” forum for students by Student Government Association and Economics Club, University of Oklahoma, October 17, 2017.
Panelist on State of Oklahoma Budget, Oklahoma Policy Institute Summer Policy Institute, Tulsa, Oklahoma, July 2017.
“An Economic Case for the City of Norman’s Storm Water Utility,” Red Earth Group-Sierra Club Stormwater Forum, June 23, 2016.
“An Economic Case for the City of Norman’s Storm Water Utility,” Cleveland County Republican Women’s Club, Norman, OK, August 15, 2016
“Fiscal Challenges in Oklahoma,” Oklahoma Policy Summer Institute, Tulsa, OK, August 2015
“Future of Norman: Fiscal Opportunities and Challenges,” League of Women Voters of Norman: Future of Norman Forum, Norman, OK, September 15, 2014
“Fiscal Challenges in Oklahoma,” Oklahoma Policy Summer Institute, Tulsa, OK, August 6, 2013
“Norman, OK, Development Policy: Implications for Sprawl,” Forum on Urban Sprawl, Red Earth Group Chapter of the Sierra Club, Norman Public Library, October 30, 2012.
“Indecent Proposal to Put a Loophole in High Density Ordinance,” Norman Transcript, June, 9 2013.
“Will the City’s new high density zoning ordinance protect Norman’s Stakeholders?” Norman Transcript, April 21, 2013.
"Hard Questions Unasked, Unanswered," Norman Transcript, February 3, 2013.
"Elephant Roaming Norman," Norman Transcript, June 17, 2012
“Groups spreading misinformation about plant,” Norman Transcript, June 3, 2012
“Local Economic Policy: Perspectives on Norman, OK,” Challenges and Choices Series, St. Stephens, Norman, OK, October 14, 2012
“Perspectives of State and Local Fiscal Policy in Oklahoma,” Oklahoma Economic Outlook Conference, Oklahoma City, OK, December 13, 2011. Published online by OSU, William Spears School of Business, Center for Applied Research, 12/13/2011, http://economy.okstate.edu/caer/files/2012_outlook_conf_cynthia_rogers.pdf
“Wind Power: Implications for Wealth Creation in Rural Communities,” Prepared for Rural Wealth Creation and Livelihoods Conference, Washington, DC, Oct. 2-5, 2011
(Contributor) White House Briefing Session on Rural Wealth Creation, Washington, DC, Oct. 5, 2011.
“Local Option Sales Taxation: Overview and Implications for Southwest Oklahoma,” Political Science Forum IV: Acting Regionally and Comprehensively, Cameron University, Lawton, OK, March 5, 2010
(Poster) Oklahoma Transportation Center, Policy Board Meeting, “Measuring Mobility Impacts of Projects Competing for New Starts Funding,” Oklahoma City, November 18, 2004.
“Local Economic Development Incentives: Community Perspectives,” Norman Community Dialogue, Norman, Oklahoma, May 2007
“Per Capita Personal Income in Oklahoma: A County Level Analysis,” Oklahoma City Area Economic Roundtable, Oklahoma City, OK, May 1999
Trade Research Forum, World Trade Development Center of Pittsburgh, “An Analysis of Export activity in Allegheny County: An application of the Pittsburgh REMI Model,” Pittsburgh, PA, March 1991.
Podcast Interview: Norman TIF, Reclaim Oklahoma Parent Empowerment, Oct 5, 2024, https://rope2.org/2024/10/05/normans-tif-and-oklahoma-turnpike-authoritys-ethics/
Panel Organizer: Public Finance of Arenas, OU Economics Club, University of Oklahoma, Norman Oklahoma, January 17, 2024
Panelist: OKC Metro Arenas, Brews and Views Series, The Oklahoma Observer, BIG Brewing Company, Norman, OK, December 10, 2023.
Panelist: New Arena Panel Discussion: Ask the Experts, Get the Facts, organized by Dr. Travis Roach, University of Central Oklahoma-downtown, OKC, November 5, 2023.
Media Coverage:
“Debate surrounding new OKC Arena rages on as date to vote nears,” Zach Rael, KOCO News 5, Updated: 10:45 PM CST Dec 5, 2023. Available at https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-new-arena-debate-rages-ahead-vote/46046980
“What you need to know before voting on new downtown Oklahoma City arena,” Jonathan Greco, KOCO News 5, Updated: 8:50 AM CST Dec 7, 2023, https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-downtown-okc-arena-thunder-vote-election/46039053.
“’Who is this a good deal for?’: Game of tug of war continues as new Thunder arena vote set for nest week” Kaylee Olivas, KFOR, 6:30 AM CST, December 6, 2023 (posted) https://kfor.com/news/local/who-is-this-a-good-deal-for-game-of-tug-of-war-continues-as-new-thunder-arena-vote-set-for-next-week/
“OKC is closing in on the arena vote – and groups are ramping up their arguments for and against it.” Jessie C. Smith, The Oklahoman, 6:02 AM CST, December 7, 2023. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2023/12/07/okc-thunder-nba-arena-vote-arguments-for-against-election/71755278007/
Panelist: Tax Expert Panel, organized by Oklahoma State Senator, Julia Kirt, September 15, 2022, Oklahoma State Capital, OK and online, https://ne-np.facebook.com/senatorjuliakirt/videos/tax-expert-panel/1100176760617459/
Public Release: “Is another Penny too much? New study evaluates the impact on Municipalities of an additional 1% state sales tax,” public release, October 12, 2016
Media Coverage:
“Penny-tax proposal would impact small towns more than cities, OU professors find,” Bryce McElhaney, OUDAILY, posted Thursday, October 13, 2016.
“Is another Penny too much? New study evaluates the impact on Municipalities of an additional 1% state sales tax.” Emily Wendler, KOSU.org, KGOU.org, October 12, 2016
Panelist, Discussion of State Questions, League of Women Voters of Oklahoma, September 6, 2016, Norman Public Library.
Media Coverage:
“Oklahoma state questions fuel feelings” Olivier Rey, www.reddirtreport.com, September 8, 2016
Steering Committee Chair: Fracking Water Forum, Norman City Chambers, December 1, 2014
“Forum panel discusses fracking concerns in Oklahoma,” Kasey Phipps, OU Daily, December 4, 2014 6:00 am
Steering Committee Chair: Norman Fracking Forum, a public panel discussion. Norman Public Library, August 11, 2014.
Media Coverage:
“Fracking industry claims they are not to blame for rise in earthquakes,” by Adam Snider, KFOR.com, posted August 11, 2014 6:54 pm.
KGOU: http://kgou.org/post/norman-residents-hear-about-possibilities-banning-fracking-public-forum, August 18, 2014.
Al Jazeera documentary covered the forum: http://80.242.17.252/shared/814
Press Conference: House Democratic Caucus, State of Oklahoma, April 26, 2012.
Media Coverage:
“Plan to cut income tax sparks debate,” KFOR-TV, 4/25/2012
Press Release House Democratic Caucus, 4/30/2012
Jesse Wells, KFOR.com, 06:38pm, April 26, 2012
TV Panelist: Oklahoma Forum Series: “The Economics of State Income Tax Cuts,” Oklahoma Educational Television Authority, aired on April 16, 2012, www.oeta.onenet.net/newt/211/1500.
Panelist: “The Devil is in the Details: Tax Policy and Economic Growth,” Economist Forum, Oklahoma Policy Institute, Oklahoma History Center, OK, April 5, 2012.
Media Coverage:
The Wall Street Journal, U.S. Edition, Opinion, p. A14, 4/16/2012
David Blatt, Guest Columnist, The Journal Record, 4/18/2012
Michael C. Carnuccio, Guest Columnist, The Journal Record, 4/3/2012
Patrick B. McGuigan, capitolbeatok.com, 4/5/2012
Interview: “City of Norman posts legal notice protesting ORED petition,” Ismael Lele, OU Daily, Nov 20, 2024
Interview: “Norman residents to deliver entertainment district petition results in hopes of public vote,” Thomas Pablo, OU Daily, Oct 16, 2024
Interview: “Norman residents file petition for public vote after approval of Rock Creek Entertainment District,” Peggy Dodd, OU Daily, Sep 26, 2024, reprinted in KGOU.org
Interview: “Norman Residents Petitioning for Public Vote on Entertainment District Funding Plan,” Cameron Joiner, News 9, Sep 22, 2024
Interview, “Norman community reacts to City Council passing TIF districts, Archiebald Browne, Norman Transcript, Sep 18, 2024
Interview: “Norman residents want public vote on arena and entertainment district,” John Hayes, KFOR.com, Sep 19, 2024
Interview” Norman community reacts to approval of $1 billion entertainment district.” Abby Young, OU Daily Sep 18, 2024. Reprinted in Oklahomavoice.com
Interview: “Oklahoma City voters decide on new $900 million arena: Impact on Thunder and local economy under debate,” Katie Arata, OKC Fox 25, Wed, Nov 15, 2023, 5:36 PM CST
Interview: “OKC Official say a new Thunder arena is worth every penny. Economists aren’t sold.” Jessie C. Smith, The Oklahoman, Oct 5, 2023
Interview: “Team Norman announces plans for billion-dollar entertainment district,” Olivia McCourry and Brian King, Norman Transcript, Sep 6, 2023
Quoted: “Teacher raises part of new school district budget,” Brian D. King, Norman Transcript, June 29, 2023
Quoted: “Council adopts annual budget, swears in new council member,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, June 13, 2023
Quoted: “Norman residents suggest allocating funds to mental health response, permanent homeless shelter, Peggy Dodd, OU Daily, April 26, 2023
Quoted: “Budget talks: Residents seek additional assistance for mental health response,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, April 27, 2023
Mentioned: “One Norman task force hears residents’, leaders’ concerns, visions for city’s future,” Peggy Dodd and Ismael Lele, OU Daily, April 27, 2023
Quoted: “City Council sets election date to decide room tax rate increase,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, March 1, 2023
Quoted: “Public addresses commissioners about jail deaths: ‘We want answers,’ Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, Jan 10, 2023
Quoted: “Floyd sworn in as NPS board member; some question process,” Brian D. King, Norman Transcript, Jan 9, 2023
Interview: “School board appointment met with criticism by senator among other,” Brian D. King, Norman Transcript, Dec 25, 2022
Quoted: “Concerns over Boismier’s resignation met with little response from NPS,” Max Bryan, Norman Transcript, Sep 12, 2022
Quoted: “Council moves forward with housing project, rejects special election motion,” Max Bryan, Norman Transcript, Aug 23, 2022
Quoted: “OG&E franchise election slated,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, August 11, 2022.
Quoted: “Norman City Council votes against affordable housing complex, conducts reapportionment public hearing,” Peggy Dodd. OU Daily, Aug 10, 2022
Quoted: “Continued growth of Norman housing is a balancing act, local experts say,” Jeff Elkins, Norman Transcript, July 24, 2022
Quoted: “UPDATED: City Adopts rearranged budget in afternoon meeting,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, June 15, 2022
Quoted: “Council votes down serval charter changes,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, Aug 4, 2021.
Quoted: “Cleveland Country receives first payout of ARPA funds,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, July 1, 2021
Quoted: “Hundreds fill City Hall to capacity during council budget meeting,” Reese Gorman, Norman Transcript, June 8, 2021
Quoted: “Norman Forward project faces $5.5 million shortfall,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, May 19, 2012
Interview: “OU researchers launch survey on Norman’s inclement weather preparedness after snowstorm,” Caleb McCourry, OU Daily, Feb 25, 2021
Interview: “OU professor, Norman lawmaker back modernization of Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, Black Douglas, OU Daily, Jan 24, 2021
Quoted: “Council approves general obligation bond election,” Mindy Ragan Wood, Norman Transcript, June 10, 2020
Interview/Podcast: “How Billionaires Benefit,” OKProgressNow, May 20, 2020, https://www.twitch.tv/videos/627038914
Interview: “Norman UNP Petition could be subject to protest,” NonDoc, January 8, 2020, https://nondoc.com/2020/01/08/norman-unp-tif-petition-could-be-subject-to-protest/
Interview: “UNP TIF Petition Deadline next week,” Tim Farley, Norman Transcript, Dec 22, 2020
Quoted: “Options to end UNP TIF revealed to public,” Katie Standlee, Norman Transcript, June 20, 2019
Interview: “Why Government Give Away Economic Incentives That Increase Inequality,” The Science of Politics Podcast, Niskanen Center) Feb. 27, 2019 https://podbay.fm/podcast/1295747297
Interview: “OU professors oppose University North Park Arena plan,” Drew Hutchinson, OU Daily, June 5, 2018
Interview: “Amazon gets taxpayer money,” OETA, May 17, 2018
Interview: “University North Park: OU economics professor releases economic impact report challenging colleague’s study,” OU Daily, May 31, 2018
Interview: “OU to host discussion on Mental health, race, policing in collaboration with Norman Citizens for Racial Justice,” Sierra Rains, OU Daily, April 12, 2018
Interview: “Still no movement on arena TIF proposal,” Mack Burke, Norman Transcript, Feb 25, 2018
Interview: “Use of City Logo called into question, Mack Burke, Norman Transcript, Feb 9, 2018
Interview: “A tale of two arenas: What can Norman learn from Lincoln and Louisville?” Mack Burke, Norman Transcript, November 26, 2017
Quoted: “Panel advises keeping capital gains exemption,” Molly Fleming, The Journal Record, Nov 17, 2017
Interview: “Some TIFs create reverse Robin Hood effect, critics say,” Catherine Sweeney, The Journal Record, Sep 17, 2019
Interview: “Consultant estimates $90.75 million in arena TIF costs for city, millions more in net revenue,” Mack Burke, Norman Transcript, Oct 15, 2017
Interview: on Oklahoma State Budget Proposal” OUDaily Nightly, Oct 6, 2017
Interview: “Examining the tax increment future,” Mack Burke, Norman Transcript, Sep 30, 2017
Interview: (Tax Increment Financing), Norman Transcript; Sep 16, 2017
Interview: “A decade later, TIF hotly debated, Mack Burke, Norman Transcript, June 17, 2017.
Interview: (Form based code), Norman Transcript, May 24, 2017
Interview: “Penny tax proposal would impact small towns more than cities, OU professors find,” Bryce McElhaney, OUDaily, Oct 13, 2016
Interview: “Oklahoma state questions fuel feelings,” Olivier Rey, Red Dirt Report, September 8, 2016.
Mentioned: “Doerflinger Says He’s Already Impressed with Tax Credit Review Commission,” okenergytoday.com Aug 2, 2016
Interview: “Norman approves pipeline under Little River,” Sarah Terry-Cobo, The Journal Record, posted July 7, 2016 10:12 am
Mentioned: “Norman City Council debating stormwater utility fee proposals,” Joy Hampton, Norman Transcript, June 3, 2016
Interview: “Gov. Fallin Creates Oil and Gas Saving Fund for State,” Grant Hermes, www.newson6.com, posted June 02, 2016 5:02 PM CDT
Interview: “The Blunt Truth: Marijuana can result in positive test results for weeks,” Lauren Massing, OUDaily, April 18-20, 2016
Interview: “Oklahoma Sending Cash to Companies That Pay No Income Tax,” Warren Vieth and Mark Lash, Oklahoma Watch, www.newson6.com, posted May 31, 2016 10:26 AM CDT
Quoted: “City approves new TIF agreement,” Joy Hampton, The Norman Transcript, April 28, 2016
Mentioned: “OU economics professor appointed to join tax commission by state senator,” Shaylin Daji, OUDaily, posted Jany 29, 2016 4:39 pm
Mentioned: “OU Professor named to tax incentive review panel,” Associated Press/Journal Record, Jan 29, 2016.
Interview: “Escaping the Trap” by Dawn Bormann Novascone, THE Journal: Inspiration for the Common Good, (Kansas Media Center) Volume 7 (4), Fall 2015
Interview: “Forward momentum: Group supporting Norman’s tax plan sees no organized opposition,” Molly M. Fleming, The Journal Record, Oct 12, 2015
Interview: “Despite Strong Support, citizen Concerned Ahead of ‘Norman Forward’ Sales Tax Vote,” Brian Hardzinksi, KGOU, Oct 12, 2015
Interview: “Drilling for changes: Committee suggests new water-testing rules for private wells in Norman” Sarah Terry-Cobo, The Journal Record, Jan 16, 2015
Interview: “Citizen Scholars,” by Michael Zuckerman, Harvard Magazine, Sep-Oct 2014
“Norman Meeting on fracking draws hundreds,” by Adam Wilmoth, NewsOK.com, Aug 14, 2014
“Fracking Fight: Mineral Owners Representative, New York Attorney Square off at Forum in Norman,” by Sarah Terry-Cobo, The Journal Record, Aug 12, 2014
Norman community members host forum on fracking Monday” by David Detling, www.koco.com 11:26 PM CDT Aug 11, 2014
Quoted: “Economic Policy Gets Green Light,” Joy Hampton, Norman Transcript, April 24, 2013
Quoted: “Trust Authority Debate Continues,” Joy Hampton, Norman Transcript, June 4, 2012
Interview: “Anti-tax group’s flawed ‘research’,” Lynne Shaw, Tulsa World, 4/11/2012
Mentioned: “Prosperity Policy: Sure path to prosperity,” David Blatt, The Journal Record, April 18, 2012
Interview: Oklahoma In-Depth, Kurt Gwartney, KGOU, 12/14/2011
Interview: “Oklahoma’s economic growth should continue, economist says,” Don Mecoy, NewsOK.com, Dec 14, 2011 12:00 AM.